Chapter 510: Chapter 245: Personal IP Development Plan

"Lin, thank you for coming all this way, and with such a valuable gift. I’m almost embarrassed."

And Su Zhenqing truly meant it.

He had originally thought Lin Shen would show up empty-handed to discuss signing Yuji. After all, based on Yuji’s description, he wasn’t very old—probably around twenty-five or twenty-six.

A rich kid of that age is usually at the peak of his arrogance, completely clueless about social etiquette.

But to Su Zhenqing’s surprise, Lin Shen turned out to be so savvy, bringing a gift worth tens of thousands!

Forget business associates—even among family and relatives, Su Zhenqing had never received such an expensive gift.

’This guy is outrageously extravagant!’

Su Zhenqing was utterly astonished and found himself looking at Lin Shen in a new light.

The more expensive the gift, the more importance he placed on Yuji.

Regardless of how his company might develop later, his attitude was clear, and it made Su Zhenqing very happy.

Especially since the Behike cigars were his favorite. For a moment, he held them in his hands, unable to bear putting them down.

If he weren’t at home, he might have already started smoking one.

"You’ve been very thoughtful."

Su Zhenqing stood up and made an invitation.

"Why don’t you follow me to the backyard?"

"Alright."

Lin Shen got up and followed Su Zhenqing to the backyard. Just then, Tsuruta Mami brought out some tea.

"Lin, you must be tired from your journey. Have some tea."

"Thank you, ma’am."

Lin Shen smiled faintly. After politely observing Tsuruta Mami for a few moments, he realized how much she truly resembled Su Youji.

’From her cute, baby-faced features to a bust that could rival even Jiang Wan’s, she was stunning enough to take one’s breath away.’

’Most importantly, she looked incredibly young, about the same age as Lin Ping.’

’Lin Shen estimated that her mother must have been no older than twenty-two when Yuji was born.’

’Yuji’s dad really has some game!’

Lin Shen silently analyzed Yuji’s family structure.

’It seems like a traditional household, with the wife managing the home and the husband handling external affairs. Yuji seems to listen to her father more.’

’In that case, my gift-giving strategy was quite successful.’

’As long as I can win over Yuji’s father, the signing will most likely succeed.’

"Well, I’ll let you two talk. I’m taking Yuji upstairs."

Tsuruta Mami knew full well that it was best for her to stay out of the way when men were talking business.

So she led Yuji upstairs, leaving just Su Zhenqing and Lin Shen to chat in the backyard.

"Have you ever worked as a model?"

Su Zhenqing was the first to speak, but his question had nothing to do with Lin Shen’s purpose for visiting—in fact, it was completely unrelated.

This was mainly because Su Zhenqing was incredibly curious.

Lin Shen had a strong, well-defined physique that clearly came from regular exercise. At over 1.8 meters tall, he wasn’t short either. Moreover, his facial features were sharp and distinct, exuding a masculine, virile aura.

Su Zhenqing had only ever seen such outstanding looks online, so he was naturally curious about Lin Shen’s background.

"Or maybe you were an actor before?"

"You’re too kind, sir."

Lin Shen smiled with a calm confidence.

"I’ve never worked in those professions."

"Well, you’re a really handsome guy!"

"That might have something to do with my regular workouts,"

Lin Shen explained freely.

"I enjoy working out, the outdoors, photography, playing the guitar, and so on. I suppose these varied hobbies make me appreciate life more."

"I see,"

Su Zhenqing said wistfully, his perception of Lin Shen suddenly changing.

’In his mind, rich kids who started media companies were supposed to be little thugs with chaotic personal lives, spending their days and nights in debauchery, living extravagant and degenerate lifestyles.’

’After all, that type of person loves hitting up nightclubs and chasing after internet celebrities.’

Therefore, based on this stereotype, Su Zhenqing hadn’t had a very good impression of Lin Shen before he arrived; in fact, it was closer to disgust.

But after meeting him in person, Su Zhenqing’s assessment of him was turned completely upside down.

Wide-ranging hobbies, humble and polite, and socially savvy.

These were all qualities one would expect to find in a mature, middle-aged man, yet they were all present in this one young man.

That was something Su Zhenqing had never expected.

’If our roles were reversed, if I’d had access to high society in my twenties with more money than I could spend...’

’...I would have certainly become degenerate and decadent. I could never have been like Lin Shen, dedicating most of my energy to building a business.’

’Doing so requires sacrificing the freedom of one’s daily life.’

’But Lin Shen is that self-disciplined. It means that even if he isn’t a saint, he can’t be all that bad, either.’

Now that Su Zhenqing’s opinion of Lin Shen had changed, he was starting to feel more confident about him signing Yuji.

"How old are you?"

"Twenty-five."

"What does your family do?"

"Investments."

"So, what do you do for work?"

?

Seeing Lin Shen raise an eyebrow, Su Zhenqing finally realized how bizarre his question was.

’What does he do for work...? He’s obviously here to discuss signing Yuji, so of course he’s an entrepreneur!’

’I’m such an idiot!’

Su Zhenqing felt utterly embarrassed in front of a junior like Lin Shen, and his face began to feel a little hot.

But Lin Shen gave an unexpected answer.

"I’m currently starting a business in the pet industry."

The pet industry?

Su Zhenqing froze.

"Aren’t you in the media business? That has nothing to do with the pet industry!"

"I’m working on both."

Lin Shen leaned forward, his legs slightly apart, and rested his elbows on his knees, lacing his fingers together.

When adopted during a conversation, this posture exerts a subtle pressure on the other party, allowing the speaker to firmly seize control of the dialogue.

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